inquisition — a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's inquisition about where I'd been lasted two hours.
- The tax office launched an inquisition into the company's finances.
- Dating my girlfriend feels like surviving a daily inquisition from her three cats.
inquisition
NOUN[/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/]
a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation
The council's harsh inquisition left the accused trembling under endless questions.
After evidence acquisition comes the inquisition, breaking every calm disposition!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inquisitio' meaning 'investigation' or 'inquiry', derived from 'inquirere' (to inquire or seek out). The word entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + quir (seek, ask) + -tion (noun suffix) = inquisition
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📝Examples
“My mom's inquisition about where I'd been lasted two hours.”
“The tax office launched an inquisition into the company's finances.”
“Dating my girlfriend feels like surviving a daily inquisition from her three cats.”
“The parliamentary inquisition revealed serious flaws in the policy.”
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